The World’s First, Finest and Most Original Ostrich Show Farm (Established in 1938)

The Pepper Tree Restaurant

Dine al fresco-style under the ancient Peruvian pepper tree

Weddings at Highgate

Idyllic setting for a romantic wedding or special celebration.

The Showroom

Visit our Curio Shop selling genuine, South African-made products

Ostrich Tour Options

Feed an Ostrich!

Ostrich Products

See how ostrich products are made on the premises and sold in our curio shop

ostrich Tours

Traditional Ostrich Tour

Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, and watch as our staff expertly demonstrate the various crafts using the ostrich’s exquisite feathers, eggs, and leather. Enjoy the our famous ostrich derby!

Traditional Ostrich Tour and Premier Meal

Make Highgate the starting point of your Klein Karoo adventure!

Highgate Ostrich Show Farm has been telling the fascinating story of ostriches and ostrich farming in Oudtshoorn for over a hundred years, and its tours have delighted visitors from all over the world. Meet ostriches face to face, learn about ostrich farming, and enjoy everyone’s favourite – ostrich races! We are one of the most popular things to do in Oudtshoorn. People describe us as family fun, interesting and informative, great experience, ostriches and more ostriches, and more.

Enjoy the fine local cuisine and relaxed friendly atmosphere of The Pepper Tree Restaurant. You can dine al fresco in the cool shade of the giant ancient Pepper Trees that gave our restaurant its name. Or you can dine on the ‘stoep’ or inside the renovated and air-conditioned historic homestead.

In the heart of the Klein Karoo lies one of the best kept gems, Highgate, the oldest and most original Ostrich Show Farm in the world. Highgate’s beautiful Karoo gardens and charming rustic indoor venue provide the most idyllic setting for a romantic wedding or special celebration.